What does it look like for Christians to be different from the world? Too often, we treat religion as a brand – one more optional lifestyle for people to choose from. But the story of Delilah and [...]

How do you resolve conflict? Chances are, however you approach a fight, you learned it from your family. Our families shape us for good and for ill. Herodias, the Evil Queen of Jesus’ day, illustrates for us the cost of generational sin. How can we overcome the sins we inherit from our families? And how can we leave a legacy of life for those who come after us?

What does it look like for Christians to be different from the world? Too often, we treat religion as a brand – one more optional lifestyle for people to choose from. But the story of Delilah and Samson illustrates how following God’s counter-cultural way becomes an invitation for those outside the Church – and life for us, too.

What makes you angry? We seldom stop to think about the cause of our anger - particularly whether that cause is justified or not. But we learn from the story of Cain, the first murderer, that anger can be an invitation to slow down and find life before we lash out and do something we'll regret.

Podcasts

Podcasts

StoryMen

My first podcast, on pop culture, history and theology. Matt Mikalatos, Clay Morgan and I interview a ton of authors, from George R. R. Martin and Mark Waid to Peter Enns and Julianna Baggott.

In All Things Charity

Bible Bites

This is Sunday School for the 21st Century. Tom Fuerst, Elizabeth Glass Turner and I work through the Bible 20 minutes at a time. This is high-quality Biblical education with a small side of fun.

Don't Split Up!

It's the first rule for surviving a horror film. Join Mo, Stacey, my wife Amanda and me as we investigate horror films new and old to find out what makes them tick... and why we love them so much!

Origami Elephants

What happens when an agnostic philosopher and an Evangelical pastor talk about religion and philosophy? Mostly good stuff - especially since we use pop culture and current events as the window into our topics. Bryne Helen Lewis and I dive deep!

Messages

Listen to every sermon, plus those of my preaching team. Plus the talks I give elsewhere (assuming I can get my hands on them!).